D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara facts for kids
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Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio"
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| Latin: Adriatica Studiorum Universitas | |
| Type | Public |
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| Established | 23 June 1960 |
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Academic affiliations
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ENPHE EUA ILTER Netval UNIMED |
| Rector | Liborio Stuppia |
| Director | Giovanni Cucullo |
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Academic staff
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1,336 (Fall 2016) |
| Students | 25,268 (Fall 2016) |
| Undergraduates | 21,368 (Fall 2016) |
| Postgraduates | 3,900 (Fall 2016) |
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Italy
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| Campus | Urban Chieti Campus: 48.9 acres (19.8 ha) Pescara Campus: 6.29 acres (2.55 ha) |
| Colors | Green |
| Nickname | CUS Chieti |
D'Annunzio University (Italian: Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio", Ud'A) is a public university in Italy. It is located in two nearby cities, Chieti and Pescara, in the Abruzzo region. The university was started in 1960 as a higher education school. It was named after a famous Italian writer and poet, Gabriele D'Annunzio. In 1965, it officially became an independent university.
The university has many different parts. It is made up of thirteen academic departments. These departments are organized into two main schools. D'Annunzio University offers different levels of education. Students can study for their first degree (undergraduate). They can also continue their studies for master's or doctorate degrees (graduate and post-graduate). The university also has international programs.
Research is a very important part of the university. Each academic area does its own scientific research. They get money for their studies from groups in Italy and around the world. The main campus in Chieti is quite large, covering about 48.9 acres. There is also a smaller campus in Pescara. A special center for learning from home is in Torrevecchia Teatina.
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History of D'Annunzio University
How the University Started
In 1955, leaders from Chieti and Pescara wanted to create a new university. They planned to build a non-government university in Chieti. Their idea was sent to the Italian Ministry of Public Education. In 1960, the plan to create the University Consortium of Abruzzi was approved. Many local groups helped make this happen.
In 1961, the first part of the university opened. It was a faculty for letters and philosophy. This was set up at the National Archaeology Museum of Abruzzo. Soon after, courses in business, economics, and foreign languages were added.
Becoming an Official University
In 1963, there was a request to officially create the Free University of Abruzzi. On March 3, 1965, the university was officially recognized. It was named the Gabriele D'Annunzio Free University of Abruzzo. This name honored the famous Italian writer and poet from Pescara.
The main offices and the Rector's (university head's) office were set up in Chieti. The faculty of letters and philosophy was also there. Pescara had the business and economics faculty. Teramo had the law faculty. The first Rector of the university was Professor Renato Balzarini.
The first school year officially began on March 19, 1966. In the years that followed, more faculties were added. These included medicine in Chieti and architecture in Pescara. The foreign languages course became its own separate faculty.
Growing Bigger
In 1982, D'Annunzio Free University became supported by the Italian government. This meant it received public funding. New faculties like pharmacy and natural sciences were opened. The university's official seal was inspired by a sculpture. It shows the head of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.
In the years after, the university focused more on research. New buildings were constructed. A Museum of Biomedical Sciences was opened. A research and training hospital was also started. In 1993, the faculties in Teramo separated to form their own university.
The university also created a center for continuing education. This center helps people keep learning throughout their lives. A special research center for aging was also opened. It became very important for studying healthy aging. In 2002, four new faculties were added. This led to more students and a second teaching center in Chieti.
In 2003, the D'Annunzio University Foundation was created. This foundation helps support the university. The Center for Research in Aging was officially opened. In 2004, this center was recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The university also helped start the Leonardo da Vinci University. This is an online university based in Torrevecchia Teatina. In 2012, all the old faculties were changed into thirteen departments. These departments are now organized into two main schools.
University Campuses
Chieti Campus
D'Annunzio University's main campus is in Chieti Scalo. It covers about 48.9 acres. This campus has many buildings and green spaces. It is where the main university offices are located. Most of the university's study programs are on this campus. It has two schools and seven departments. The main libraries and five research centers are also here.
The Rectorate Auditorium is on this campus. It is used for concerts, talks, and university ceremonies. The Giardino dei Semplici is a botanical garden on campus. It has over 400 types of medicinal plants. There is also a Nature Trail for walking and learning. Many sports facilities are located on this campus.
The university offers housing for students at the Mediterranean Village. This is a residence hall on the east side of the main campus. It has a library, a conference hall, and a medical center. The campus is easy to reach by train.
Pescara Campus
The Viale Pindaro campus in Pescara is about 6.29 acres. It is located in the city area. The buildings here have a modern design. They were built using environmentally friendly methods. The Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana and the Aurum Museum are nearby. This campus has six departments and one school. It also has a library and a language center. There is a student residence hall close to the campus.
Other Locations
D'Annunzio University also offers some courses in other cities. These include Vasto, Lanciano, and Torre de' Passeri. The Distance Learning Centre is in Torrevecchia Teatina. This center focuses on online learning. It also houses the Leonardo da Vinci University. This is an online university created by the D'Annunzio University Foundation.
How the University is Organized
The head of the university is called the Rector. The Rector is chosen every four years. Their job is to represent the university. They also lead meetings of the university's main committees. The Rector can choose Vice Rectors to help with certain tasks.
D'Annunzio University offers different levels of education. These include undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs. It also has many international programs. The university is divided into thirteen departments. These departments are where teaching and research happen. Two or more departments that are similar work together in groups called schools.
- Schools and departments
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences
- Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences
- Department of Psychology, Humanistic Studies and Territorial Sciences
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences
- School of Economics, Business, Law and Sociological Sciences
- Department of Economics
- Department of Law and Social Sciences
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Business Economics
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Earth Science and Engineering
- Department of Literature, Arts and Social Sciences
- Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Department of Philosophy, Pedagogical Sciences and Quantitative Economics
University Connections
D'Annunzio University is approved by the European University Association. It is also connected to many other important groups. These include the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education and the International Long Term Ecological Research Network. It is also a member of the Mediterranean Universities Union.
Academics and Learning
Libraries
The D'Annunzio University has a large library system. It includes libraries for different subjects. There are libraries in both Chieti and Pescara. The libraries have many types of materials. These include books, journals, and old manuscripts. More and more, the collections are digital. Students can access them online. The university also pays for many online databases.
The Medical and Scientific Library is the main science library. It is located on the Chieti campus. This campus also has the Ettore Paratore Library. This library focuses on humanities, social sciences, and education. The Pescara campus has a combined library center. It has sections for architecture, foreign languages, and economics. This library holds over 129,000 books.
Museums
D'Annunzio University has a special collection of items. These are organized into the Museum of Biomedical Sciences. It is located in Chieti's historic center. The museum was started in 1994. It helps people learn about natural sciences and the history of science. It focuses on biology and medicine. This includes research from archaeology and paleontology.
The museum has over 19,000 items on display. It covers a large area. Some of the most famous items are fossils of ancient animals. These fossils are from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The Museum of Biomedical Sciences is open to everyone. It also offers educational programs. It has an auditorium and a special library. There are also science labs for research. About 13,000 people visit the museum each year.
University Rankings
| National rankings | |
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| CENSIS-La Repubblica (state large-sized universities) |
14 |
| Il Sole 24 Ore (state universities) |
27 |
| SIR World Report | 25 |
| Global rankings | |
| CWTS Leiden | 572 |
| SIR World Report | 502 |
| URAP | 712 |
Universities are often ranked to see how well they are doing. In 2017, Il Sole 24 Ore ranked D'Annunzio University as the 27th-best public university in Italy. The SCImago Institutions Rankings placed it at number 25 among top universities in Italy. It was ranked 502nd among all universities worldwide.
D'Annunzio University was also in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report list. This report names the world's top 1000 universities. Its School of Medicine and Health Sciences was ranked among the top 600 medical schools globally. In 2017, the CWTS Leiden Ranking placed D'Annunzio University 572nd among world universities. The University Ranking by Academic Performance ranked it 38th nationally and 712th worldwide.
Research at the University
D'Annunzio University is well-known for its scientific research. Besides government funding, it gets money from the D'Annunzio University Foundation. This foundation helps manage gifts and donations to the university. This money supports long-term university goals and scientific projects.
The university has many research centers. These include the Centre for Research in Aging (CeSI). It also has the Institute of Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB). There is a center for physical medicine and rehabilitation. The CeSI Biotech Department also does important research. The Centre for Research in Aging is recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The scientific work from these institutes has been published in major academic journals. The university also has a botanical garden, Giardino dei Semplici. This garden has a collection of plants used in traditional medicine. These plants are used for scientific research.
Famous People from D'Annunzio University
Many important people have been part of D'Annunzio University. Some famous teachers include linguist Tullio De Mauro and writer Carlo Vecce. Athlete Pietro Mennea and biologist Alberto Oliverio also taught there. Other notable teachers include historian John Foot and philosopher Sergio Cotta.
Many graduates from D'Annunzio University have become famous. Some have been important in politics, like deputy Maurizio Acerbo and mayor Luciano D'Alfonso. Other notable alumni include journalist Giampiero Catone and writer Giada Trebeschi. Painter Luciano de Liberato also studied here.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Chieti-Pescara para niños
- List of universities in Italy
- List of contemporary universities in Europe
- Giardino dei Semplici, Chieti
- Museum of Biomedical Sciences
- Leonardo da Vinci University
